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Let's assume (just for a second as an example) that "Cadillac" is the registered trademark of a brand new automobile model. So new, that only a few people have started calling it a "Caddy". And no where has the term "Caddy" been heard to come directly from the company, but it may have.
I would assume that over time, as the mark is more widely recognized by the abbreviation or nickname, then they too will become protected as a trademark.
However, if a domain name that includes the abbrev/nickname is registered during this early period, all other things equal, is it safer for the dn owner to use "CaddyRepair.com" rather than "CadillacRepair.com"
EDIT: I wrote this fighting to keep awake last night. I think a better description of my question is a case when a short form use of the trademark term is used, by merely dropping syllables off the trademark term. Just still can't think of any good examples.
In fact, the more I think about it, Iââ¬â¢m expecting an answer like ââ¬Åit dependsââ¬Â, and even then I'm thnking I can guess the answer, but any general facts about this would be appreciated
I would assume that over time, as the mark is more widely recognized by the abbreviation or nickname, then they too will become protected as a trademark.
However, if a domain name that includes the abbrev/nickname is registered during this early period, all other things equal, is it safer for the dn owner to use "CaddyRepair.com" rather than "CadillacRepair.com"
EDIT: I wrote this fighting to keep awake last night. I think a better description of my question is a case when a short form use of the trademark term is used, by merely dropping syllables off the trademark term. Just still can't think of any good examples.
In fact, the more I think about it, Iââ¬â¢m expecting an answer like ââ¬Åit dependsââ¬Â, and even then I'm thnking I can guess the answer, but any general facts about this would be appreciated